Milwaukee Line Work Nears Start After Franchise OK
Ground construction on the west end of the Milwaukee line will begin as soon as the Seattle franchise is granted. East end work is being pushed, with land adjoining South Park and a Digweet deal across the river near Georgetown valued at about 850000. Negotiations for rights of way continue, and once the local franchise is issued a large force will move to sites across Washington.
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Seattle
East End
West End
Ftte
South Park
Duwamish River
Georgetown
Washington
Milwaukee
No Dynamite Aboard Ships Sparks Steamship Protest
Local steamship firms plan a strong campaign against prospectors attempting to carry dynamite on passenger ships. The issue escalated Saturday when William Holmes, a miner, was found trying to smuggle 30 pounds of dynamite aboard the Lydia Thompson at Bellingham en route to a Doe Bay mine. Officials vow to press the case, stating anyone risking hundreds of lives for a small saving deserves prison.
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Verwela
William Holmes
Prpe
Lydia Thompson
Bellingham
Holmes
Doe Bay
Frank Burns
Ballard Police Seek Mystery Robbery Suspects
Two suspects detained in the White Front saloon robbery case provided some innocence while shedding light on dark points. Ballard police, aided by neighbors, aim to arrest guilty parties soon as city officers promise changes, including a potential new chief, by Tuesday after mayor-elect Wiley selects replacements.
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Ballard
White Front
Peterson
Bennett
Wiley
Bounties Paid in King County for Wildlife Pests in 1906
King County paid 597 in bounties in 1906 for wildlife pests. Officials report 127 wild animals killed including 3 cougars and 22 lynxes. No wolves were recorded that year. One man destroyed 17 lynxes, another claimed 10 cat scalps with 2000 pelts in hand before realizing bounty eligibility.
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King County
Pittsburgh Industrial Wage Increases Begin
Starting today wages for more than 100000 workers in Pittsburgh industrials rise from 7 to 10 cents. About half gain 7 percent and half gain 10 percent with Pennsy railroads boosting pay after a prior 7 percent cut. Iron and steel workers in Carnegie districts see benefits, with major firms like American Steel and Wire involved.
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Pitteburg Dist
Pennsy
Carnegie
American Steel and Wire
Company names in historic steel industry merger list
The passage cites major steel firms including the National Tube Company American Sheet Steel and Tin Plate Company Jones and Laughlin and the Pressed Steel Car Company as part of the era's industrial network.
Delays Hit Fire Department Amid Street Repairs
Delays on Second Avenue north of Pine Street and Fourth Avenue at Battery Street hindered the fire crew reaching a blaze on First Avenue near Virginia Street. Poor crossings and ongoing street improvements forced a circuitous route, preventing fast action this morning.
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Second Av
Pine St
Fourth Av
Battery St
First Av
Virginia St
Swallowed Carbolic But She Didn't Die
Gretch en Rantell an employee of the Rook Exchange at Third and Pike attempted suicide with carbolic acid at the Stockton hotel on Saturday night. The plan failed and she was taken to Wayside hospital where doctors said she would recover. She was distraught over love with a man named Young who had expelled her from her apartments to visit another woman Misa. Rantell, 21, left home due to alleged unkindness from her relatives.
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Gretchen Rantell
Rookxchange
Third
Pike
Stockton
Wayside Hospital
Miss Rantell
Young
Misa Rantell
Johnson
Aganin
Dewar
Beya
TIDELAND FILLING BY SEATTLE & LAKE WASHINGTON WATERWAY
The Seattle and Lake Washington Waterway Co will spend 1 million dollars in tideland reclamation this year. Work has begun with two pile drivers and two dredgers to create bulkheads and remove sand from the east waterway. Piping is being laid as the company fills tidelands to meet demand from new transcontinental railroad entrances.
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Seattle & Lake Washington Waterway Company
Murderer hunt tightens on Caldwell bombing case
Investigators narrowing on the Black Hand in Governor Steunenberg assassination at Caldwell. A dynamite bomb triggered remotely with a cord caused the explosion. a footprint and bomb fragments found near the gate. Reward stands at 4000 dollars plus private gifts, with 75000 dollars for the capture. Detectives en route. two strangers heard speaking a foreign tongue have drawn attention. Governor Gooding’s wife shaken as a possible outcome looms.
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Caldwell
DOYLE DOUBTFUL ABOUT GAMBLING RUMOR IN BREWERY METROPOLIS
Cornellman Doyle of Georgetown dismisses a rumor that gambling will end in the brewery metropolis on the first day of the year. He has seen no evidence and calls the chatter a joke or rumor from unauthorized sources.
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Cornellman Doyle
Georgetown
Metropalle
Ex Governor Frang Steinemberg Dies in Boise
Ex governor Frang Steinemberg is killed by dynamite at his Boise residence. A $16,000 reward is offered dead or alive for the murderer as authorities pursue multiple suspects. The public funeral is set for Caldwell at 11 o clock tomorrow.
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Boise
Idaho
Erxa
Gooding
Steunenberg
Caldwell
Blind pigs found at Madison and Lewehl park
Agents of The Star found illicit liquor operations at the Leach hotel and Madison park. At the Leach hotel owned by John B Johnson they were offered Kentucky bourbon overproof in a back room, with a guarded exchange about duty and re-gauging. Similar scenes occurred at Madison park with James Harriott distributing the alcohol.
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The
Star
Madison and Lewehl Parke
Leach Hotel
John B. Johnson
Madison Park
James Harriott
Beattie Boys Banquet Courtesy of Dr Matthews at Presbyterian Church
One hundred twenty five newsboys dine at a banquet hosted by Dr. Matthews of the First Presbyterian church. The event serves roast turkey and mince pies as a charitable act unseen before in Beattie.
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Dr. Matthews
First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Beattie
Seattle Health Study Highlights Low Mortality Rates
A 1904 to 1905 comparison shows Seattle with the lowest city mortality in America. Chicago and New York figures are higher with NY variations. The report notes intensified work in milk subdivision and bacteriological efforts, with thousands of butter fat inspections and a focus on standard compliance.
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Seattle
America
Chicago
New York
City Health Report Details Disease Totals and Water Safety
The report lists 159 scarlet fever, 236 measles, 3 smallpox, 139 tuberculosis, 337 typhoid, 19 varicella and 26 whooping cough cases. It notes 2 581 consultations and 466 quarantine visits, urging Cedar River water protection as typhoid links to pollution. Also recommends civil service for department staff. Mrs Laura Gemmell sues city for 1000 over death of son George Gemmel shot by Officer Gretaan during burglary arrest.
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Cedar River
Civil Service
Lauran Gemmell
City
George Wallace Gemmel
Gretaan
Eight Hour Day Strikes Hit City Printers and Shops
In New York and Philadelphia unions of printers and typesetters press for an eight hour day with existing wages. The walkout disrupts work and may affect daily newspapers. similar actions spread to Chicago and Dallas with schools for typographers reporting new careers for graduates. The International Typographical Union says 250 unions are touched and expects master printers to concede. Mrs. S. M. Shelly dies in Ballard. funeral planned at Christian Church with Crown Cemetery interment.
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New York
Thin City
Philadelphia
Chicago
Jan
Arch Street
Ume
Dallas
Tex
International Typographical Union
International Union
Turnverein Building Committee Estimates Hall Renovation Cost
The building committee responsible for Turnverein Turner hall says it will cost 16 500 dollars to bring the hall to first class condition.
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Turnverein
Turner Hall
Markings From A Damaged Market List
A fragmented markets page shows various produce and meat items with prices unclear and garbled text. Items include lettuce onions apples pears and oranges with case and box pricing, plus dressed beef veal lamb and poultry priced per pound or per unit in a mid-century style stock list.
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Tapis
Borne
Tideland
Waterway
Ture
Howe
Coeur d'Alene
Steunenbere
Stewart
Doyle
Adam
Genend Ave
Frang Steinemberg
Brennenberg
Coeur @ Alene
Leschi and
Madison
Bond
Star Men
Goodell
Spinning’s Cash Store
Second Ave
Coltmaus
Ohie
Carmi Thompson
Geo. H. Woodhouse Co
Colman Building
London
Guy
Ibaac Lurie
Simo Oe Para
Walla Walla
Dow
WiBic
Calhouty
Saou
Sega Nectarines
Washington Creamery
Eastern Creamery
Buger. Re
A. Bridge & Co., Popular Price Clothiers
Priestley
A. Bridge & CO
Second
Bon Marche
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